PLZZ HELP MEDAL AND FAN

Ancient Chinese philosophers divided matter into five elements: fire, wood, metal, earth, and water. They believed these things made up all of nature. What knowledge do scientists have now that show earth and water are not elements?

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PLZZ HELP MEDAL AND FAN

Ancient Chinese philosophers divided matter into five elements: fire, wood, metal, earth, and water. They believed these things made up all of nature. What knowledge do scientists have now that show earth and water are not elements?

mathwizzard3 · Answer

Scientists know that water and earth are made up of their own elements so therefore they are not elements themselves.

anonymous · Answer

Water, is made up of other elements. It's H20. Same with all of the others, they can be broken down, sooooooooo the are all not elements.